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Muddy Creek in Edgewater, Maryland is the site of a major makeover. The land around the stream has worn down. Find out what caused Muddy Creek to erode, and the many steps involved in saving it. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds students' reading skills while engaging their curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that guides students through every step of the engineering design process, from the initial research and brainstorming sessions, through the design and testing ...

La industria aeroespacial es la segunda actividad más normada luego de las activi- dades nucleares; está regida por infinidad de normas, reglamentaciones, directivas, documentación específica y todo tipo de manuales de referencia obligatoria. La gran mayoría llega a manos de usuarios, operadores, talleristas, etc. en idioma in- glés, el idioma de uso aeronáutico por naturaleza. A ello se suma el hecho de que la industria aeronáutica no está aislada de las actividades humanas, sino que inte- ractúa, se nutre y hace su aporte a ellas creando la necesidad de un sólido...

It s fiesta time! Cinco de Mayo is a fiesta day in Mexico and the United States. It s celebrated on the fifth of May. This colorful holiday honors Mexico s victory over the French army at the Battle of Pueblo in 1862. People march in parades, dance, and set off fireworks. Families enjoy traditional Mexican food and drink. Then they watch people act out the famous battle. Find out more about this joyful celebration of Mexican culture.

George W. Bush grew up in a prominent political family in Texas. After serving as Texas governor, Bush followed his father's footsteps in becoming President of the United States. This Spanish-translated biography allows readers to discover the life of George W. Bush and explore some of the impacts he made as president through acts like No Child Left Behind. Readers will also learn of the many unexpected challenges Bush faced, such as the al-Qaeda attack on September 11, 2001, the War on Terror, and the Iraq War. The engaging facts, vibrant images, and supportive text work in conjunction with...

La poesía y la pintura crean por igual mediante la composición. La pintura (figura, color, línea) es un arte de olores y miradas, siendo uno de sus máximos desafíos hacer hablar, a base de trazos, a los júbilos y resquemores de una realidad menguada en dimensiones, sin que por ello deba faltarle ese temblor expansivo que sugiera la vastedad de los ámbitos del mundo y de lo humano que en el hábito del simple mirar permanecen escondidos a los más, casi siempre. Menos espacial y figurativa, la palabra poética es ojo y oído de puertas adentro. Convoca y evoca en su tonalidad temblorosa ...